Wilkhahn AT vs Generation by Knoll

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Wilkhahn

Wilkhahn AT

From €831

≈ $950

Knoll

Generation by Knoll

$1,653 – $1,886

Differences at a glance

Wilkhahn ATGeneration by Knoll

Price: From €831$1,653 – $1,886
Seat height: 40–53 cm (15.7–20.9 in); 42–53 cm (16.5–20.9 in); 43–61 cm (16.9–24.0 in); 65–77 cm (25.6–30.3 in)16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
Seat depth: 43 cm (16.9 in); 39–45 cm (15.4–17.7 in)15.75–18.75 in with arms, 15.75–18.25 in armless (Ultra); 15–18 in with arms, 15–17.5 in armless (Thin)
Load capacity: 45–140 kg (99–309 lb)300 lb (136.1 kg)
Recline: Seat tilt 12°, backrest up to 26°; optional 3D forward tilt up to 5°; sideways tilt up to 12°Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°
Arms: Optional armrests: 1D height-adjustable by 100 mm in ten positions; 3D adds 50 mm depth and 25 mm width; 4D also pivots 25°Arm height from seat 6.625–11.125 in (Thin) / 6.125–10.625 in (Ultra); High performance arm pads adjust 2 in width (1 per arm), 1.5 in depth and pivot 45°
Lumbar support: Height-adjustable lumbar support, ten lockable positions, up to 60 mm; Optional lumbar support, height-adjustable by 6 cm in six positions, optional depth adjustment up to 1.5 cmFixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 in
Warranty: 5 years (star bases, seat and backrest frames and shells, mechanisms); 2 years (gas lifts, casters, glides, armrest function, fabrics, upholstery)12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)

What do owners mention most?

Back support for the Wilkhahn AT, and comfort for the Generation by Knoll, based on review summaries.